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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in blended learning are enabling students in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

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