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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in elearning have made it possible for people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

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