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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in blended learning technology enable people all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Davidson College to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student attrition?

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