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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These massive online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Utah State University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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