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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in blended learning technology are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations are considering today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is respectable? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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