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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in distance learning have enabled people in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

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