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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in blended learning are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These massive open courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology organizations are struggling with now that blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

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