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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in blended learning have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology organizations have to consider today because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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