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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in blended learning technology are enabling people all over the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low learner motivation and high student attrition?

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