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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in blended learning have made it possible for people all around the world to participate in courses online. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions must deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like The University of Chicago to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on low motivation and high learner attrition?

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