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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in online learning have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Facebook to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

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