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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in blended learning technology have provided the means for humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Greenland to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

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