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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in blended learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business models are being used by institutions like New Caledonia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low motivation and high dropout rates?

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