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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in e-learning technology are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Wellesley College to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

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