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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning organizations have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Pennsylvania to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

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