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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in distance learning technology have empowered people in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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