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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology institutions are considering now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like The Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage low motivation and high attrition?

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