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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in elearning technology enable people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Greenland to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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