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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in blended learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these massive open online courses? How can participants handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

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