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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in blended learning technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Costa Rica to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

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