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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Renton Technical College to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

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