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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in distance learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning institutions are having to consider today because online education technology is developing so rapidly. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Georgetown University to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

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