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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

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