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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in blended learning technology are enabling students in nations all aver the world to take classes online. Massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology institutions are considering now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Rwaq to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

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