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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest advances in online learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning organizations are having to deal with today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is all right? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Honduras to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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