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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in blended learning technology have empowered humans in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations are considering now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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