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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in blended learning technology are empowering students all around the world to take part in courses online. These massive open courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of these MOOCs is respectable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

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