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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in blended learning technology enable people all over the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Slovenia to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate motivation and high attrition?

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