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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in elearning technology have empowered humans all around the world to participate in courses online. These massive online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology institutions are having to consider now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Guinea-Bissau to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

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