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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in e-learning are empowering people all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

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