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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people all over the world to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

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