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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for students all over the world to take part in courses online. MOOC courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Colorado System to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage poor motivation and high student attrition?

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