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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in blended learning are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like North Seattle Community College to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

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