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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in electronic education technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Ecuador to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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