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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in electronic education technology enable people all over the world to take courses online. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations have to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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