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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning have enabled people all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Indonesia to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

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