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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in blended learning technology are enabling learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like New Caledonia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage low student motivation and high learner attrition?

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