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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in e-learning are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Estonia to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

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