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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in distance learning are providing the means for students all over the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these massively open online courses? How can stakeholders handle poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

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