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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions are struggling with now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

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