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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in blended learning technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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