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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New gains in blended learning technology have provided the means for students all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

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