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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in blended learning are empowering students all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage low learner motivation and high attrition?

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