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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advancements in distance learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can participants ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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