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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in blended learning technology have empowered students all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Mt. San Jacinto College to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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