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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new advances in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several issues that elearning technology organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can we certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Moldova to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle low motivation and high student attrition?

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