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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses. New improvements in digital education technology have enabled students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning organizations have to deal with today because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Nauru to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

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