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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning technology have enabled humans all over the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Isle of Man to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

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