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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in elearning technology enable learners all over the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business models are being used by organizations like Curtis Institute of Music to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

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