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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in blended learning technology make it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in online courses. Massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning organizations are having to consider today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

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