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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in electronic education technology are enabling students in nations all aver the world to take classes online. MOOC classes are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions have to consider now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of New Mexico to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with low motivation and high dropout rates?

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