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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in blended learning enable learners all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning institutions have to consider now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low motivation and high attrition?

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