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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in blended learning technology have empowered people all over the world to take classes online. These MOOC courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like El Salvador to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle low motivation and high learner attrition?

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