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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that blended learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Virginia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

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