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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in blended learning technology make it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Honduras to conduct these MOOCs? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

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