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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for humans all around the world to take online classes. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is respectable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Mongolia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

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