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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in e-learning technology have empowered students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations are dealing with now that blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Dominica to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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