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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is tolerable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate motivation and high attrition?

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