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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new advances in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning institutions are dealing with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Berklee College of Music to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

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