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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in electronic educational technology enable people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education institutions are dealing with today because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Bolivia to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

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