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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in blended learning are providing the means for students all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Slovakia to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

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