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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in blended learning are empowering learners all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Virginia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor motivation and high learner attrition?

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