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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in online education have made it possible for people all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations are having to attend to today because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

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