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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in online learning are enabling learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning organizations have to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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