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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Brand new advances in blended learning technology make it possible for students all around the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

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