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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for learners all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning organizations are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

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