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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning technology have enabled learners all over the world to be participants in courses online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with today because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like California Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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