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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in blended learning technology have enabled students all over the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle poor student motivation and high attrition?

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