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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in blended learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take online courses. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with today because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Johnston Atoll to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

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