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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in online learning technology are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several issues that distance learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Renton Technical College to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

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