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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to take online courses. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology institutions are dealing with now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate motivation and high attrition?

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