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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in blended learning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions are having to consider today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

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