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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in elearning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like China, People's Republic of to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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