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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in blended learning technology enable students in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Midway Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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