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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in online education technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education institutions have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations assure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Northwestern University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

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