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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for students all around the world to take online classes. MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many topics that blended learning organizations are struggling with today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Isle of Man to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle poor student motivation and high student attrition?

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