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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in distance learning are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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