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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take online courses. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Boston University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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