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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in e-learning technology are enabling people all over the world to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

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