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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in blended learning technology are empowering humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations are dealing with now that learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders manage low student motivation and high dropout rates?

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