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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advancements in distance learning are empowering students all around the world to take online classes. MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations have to deal with today because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Baker Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

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