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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in online learning have made it possible for students all over the world to be participants in online courses. These massively open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Kauffman Fellows Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

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