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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in blended learning have empowered people all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like South Ossetia to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

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