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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in electronic education technology have provided the means for students in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Babson College to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

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