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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New gains in online learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take online classes. These MOOCs are generally 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 numerous topics that blended learning institutions are having to consider today because learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Eliademy to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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