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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in online learning technology have enabled people in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like The New School to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

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