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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in elearning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take classes online. These online MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning organizations must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

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