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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations are dealing with today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like British Virgin Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student attrition?

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