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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in distance learning technology have enabled learners all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Pitcairn Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

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