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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in blended learning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Minnesota to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

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