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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in electronic education technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions are struggling with today because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we ensure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

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