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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to take online courses. MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

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