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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

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