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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in learning technology enable humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions have to deal with now that blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle low motivation and high student attrition?

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