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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in blended learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take online courses. These online MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low motivation and high student attrition?

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