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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Emory University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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