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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern gains in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions are struggling with today because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

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