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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in blended learning enable students all over the world to participate in online classes. MOOC courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions must deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

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