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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in online learning technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology institutions have to consider now that blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage low motivation and high attrition?

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