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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in blended learning are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

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