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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in blended learning are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Georgetown University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on low motivation and high learner attrition?

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