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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent gains in online learning have empowered students in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with poor motivation and high student attrition?

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