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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in blended learning technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Marquette University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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