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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. New advancements in e-learning technology are making it possible for students all over the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions have to consider today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

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