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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advances in distance learning make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider today because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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