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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in blended learning technology are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of these MOOCs is good? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

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