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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning organizations have to deal with today because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

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