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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning organizations are considering now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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