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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Berklee College of Music to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

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