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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in e-learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, San Diego to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

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