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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in blended learning technology have empowered learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions are having to attend to today because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

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