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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in learning technology are enabling learners all around the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with now that blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of these MOOC classes is decent? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

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