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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in blended learning make it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Michigan to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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