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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in electronic educational technology make it possible for people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Minnesota to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with low student motivation and high attrition?

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