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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in e-learning have made it possible for people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations are having to consider now that blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Honduras to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low motivation and high attrition?

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