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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in blended learning are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to take online courses. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions are having to struggle with now that blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Wellesley College to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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