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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in blended learning technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Davidson College to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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