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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like LinkedIn to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage poor student motivation and high student attrition?

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