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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in blended learning technology have enabled students all over the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like LinkedIn to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

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