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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning technology have empowered students all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many issues that learning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

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