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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in e-learning make it possible for people all around the world to participate in courses online. These massive open courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like The New School to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage low learner motivation and high student attrition?

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MOOCS And Open Educational Resources