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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in e-learning are empowering learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology organizations are struggling with now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

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