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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in blended learning technology have provided the means for students all around the world to take courses online. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like State University of New York to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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