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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in blended learning technology have provided the means for students all over the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations must deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Kingman Reef to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

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