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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). The latest improvements in learning technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

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