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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Aland to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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