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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New gains in blended learning technology are empowering students in every nation on earth to take classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can teachers certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle poor motivation and high attrition?

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