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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in e-learning technology are enabling students in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Colorado Boulder to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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