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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations are struggling with today because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Virginia to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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