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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in blended learning have enabled learners all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions are considering today because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

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