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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in online education technology are providing the means for students all over the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions must deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

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