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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take online courses. Massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business strategies are being used by organizations like Davidson College to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

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