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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in online learning technology enable learners in nations all aver the world to take online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a lot of topics that online learning organizations must deal with now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Michigan to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

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