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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in learning technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Hungary to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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