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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Curtis Institute of Music to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

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