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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. New developments in distance learning are making it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations are having to deal with today because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like France to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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