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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New changes in e-learning have enabled humans all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education organizations are having to attend to now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

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