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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in electronic educational technology make it possible for students all over the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOC courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning institutions are having to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with poor motivation and high attrition?

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