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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern advances in blended learning are empowering students in nations all around the world to take classes online. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations are having to attend to now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Meetup to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage low learner motivation and high student attrition?

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