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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning enable learners in all parts of the world to take online courses. These MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Virginia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

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