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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in e-learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations are having to consider now that blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Eliademy to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

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