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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent advances in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology organizations are having to attend to now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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