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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in blended learning have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take courses online. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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