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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in blended learning technology have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

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