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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in electronic educational technology are providing the means for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that blended learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Santa Clara University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

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