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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in blended learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Christmas Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

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