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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in electronic education technology have enabled students all over the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several issues that blended learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Micronesia to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

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