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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in blended learning technology enable people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning organizations are considering now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can institutions assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Niger to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like low motivation and high attrition?

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