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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Aland to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

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