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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in blended learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like California Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

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