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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in blended learning have enabled learners in nations all around the world to take classes online. These massive open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants assure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Great Basin College to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

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