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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in online learning technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Honduras to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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