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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in blended learning are enabling people in every nation on earth to take classes online. These massive open courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like North Seattle Community College to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

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