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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in blended learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Boston University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

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