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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in blended learning technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to take online courses. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Guernsey to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

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