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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in blended learning technology are providing the means for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Christmas Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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