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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning institutions are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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