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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning technology have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Vanderbilt University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor motivation and high attrition?

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