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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in blended learning technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These massive open courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Mount Sinai School of Medicine to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

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