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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in e-learning technology enable people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

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