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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in distance learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online courses. MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like California Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

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