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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in elearning have empowered humans all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Cocos (Keeling) Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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