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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent advances in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with poor motivation and high attrition?

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