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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in electronic educational technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Renton Technical College to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

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