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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in learning technology have empowered people all over the world to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning organizations are having to consider now that online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Kauffman Fellows Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

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