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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in online learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning institutions are dealing with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Boston University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

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