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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in distance learning have made it possible for students all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of these MOOC classes is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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