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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in blended learning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of South Florida to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage inadequate motivation and high attrition?

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