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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOCs are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle low learner motivation and high student attrition?

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