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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in blended learning technology are enabling students all around the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education institutions are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Gibraltar to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

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