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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning are enabling people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions are having to attend to today because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Peninsula College to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

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