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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in blended learning enable learners all around the world to take courses online. MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Samoa to conduct these massive open online courses? How can institutions get a handle on low motivation and high learner attrition?

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