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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in blended learning are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Paraguay to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

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