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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in blended learning technology are enabling students in every nation on earth to take courses online. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

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