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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advancements in electronic educational technology are providing the means for students all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coral Sea Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

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