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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in blended learning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Ball State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

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