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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent gains in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for learners all over the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning organizations are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Utah State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle poor motivation and high attrition?

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