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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent advances in distance learning technology are empowering students all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

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