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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in electronic educational technology enable students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning organizations are having to deal with now that learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Bouvet Island to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

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