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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in electronic educational technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student attrition?

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