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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent advances in distance learning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to take online courses. MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Heard Island and McDonald Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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