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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in e-learning technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Baker Island to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

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