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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in online learning enable people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Midway Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of low motivation and high dropout rates?

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