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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many issues that blended learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is respectable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Monaco to conduct these massively open online courses? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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