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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses. New gains in blended learning have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Isle of Man to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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