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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New improvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOC courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

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