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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in electronic educational technology make it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

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