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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Curtis Institute of Music to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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