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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for students all over the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Virginia to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with poor motivation and high attrition?

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