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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in digital education technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions are having to consider today because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

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