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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in online learning have empowered students all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are several issues that blended learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Pridnestrovie (Transnistria) to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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