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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in blended learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like U.S. Virgin Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle low learner motivation and high attrition?

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