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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in distance learning technology are empowering students all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with today because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is good? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Mongolia to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

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