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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in blended learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

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