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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in blended learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations are considering today because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor motivation and high attrition?

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