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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Monaco to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with low motivation and high attrition?

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