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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in blended learning technology enable students all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Utah to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle low motivation and high attrition?

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