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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in blended learning technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take courses online. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

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