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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in blended learning enable students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

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