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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take courses online. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

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