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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New improvements in blended learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

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