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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in online learning technology make it possible for humans all around the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few issues that blended learning organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Niue to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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