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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in blended learning are enabling people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning organizations are struggling with today because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Marshall Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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