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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in elearning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massively open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions must deal with now that learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is respectable? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle inadequate motivation and high attrition?

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