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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in electronic education technology are empowering people all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education institutions are considering now that blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Howland Island to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

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