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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in e-learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Bouvet Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low learner motivation and high student attrition?

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