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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in e-learning technology have provided the means for humans all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to today because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Excelsior College to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of low student motivation and high attrition?

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