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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These massive online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Meetup to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

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