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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in blended learning have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to take classes online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions have to deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Rwaq to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

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