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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in digital education technology are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations have to consider more than ever because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of low student motivation and high attrition?

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