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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in blended learning have enabled students all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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