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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New gains in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning organizations have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Columbia University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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