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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for students all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning institutions are having to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What strategies are being used by organizations like Singapore to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

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