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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in blended learning technology have enabled students in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations must deal with now that blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Bowling Green State University to conduct these massive open online courses? How can educators handle problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

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