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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in distance learning are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Wake Island to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

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