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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent advances in e-learning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of these MOOCs is good? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Pitcairn Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle poor student motivation and high student attrition?

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