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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in blended learning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

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