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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in online learning make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions are having to consider today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

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