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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in blended learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Otis College of Art and Design to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

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