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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new gains in blended learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions have to deal with today because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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