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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in online learning technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations must deal with today because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can institutions assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

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