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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in blended learning have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions are having to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like North Seattle Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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