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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in blended learning technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning institutions have to consider more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

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