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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in distance learning technology are enabling students all around the world to take online classes. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education organizations are having to struggle with today because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

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