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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in online learning technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage low motivation and high attrition?

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