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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Vanuatu to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of low motivation and high attrition?

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