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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in blended learning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions have to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Utah State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor motivation and high attrition?

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