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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in blended learning technology have empowered learners in nations all around the world to take courses online. These massive open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of California, Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

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