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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online education have enabled people all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC classes are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Switzerland to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

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