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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in blended learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators be assured that the training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Davidson College to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

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