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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in online learning technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? How can participants handle problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

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