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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Micronesia to conduct these massively open online courses? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

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