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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New changes in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to take classes online. These massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning institutions are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like The Ohio State University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

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