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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in electronic educational technology enable people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

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