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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning organizations have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Utah to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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