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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in elearning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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