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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in blended learning technology make it possible for humans all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Wesleyan University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

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Massively Open Online Courses (moocs) Definition