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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest gains in electronic educational technology are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions must deal with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

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