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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in blended learning enable people all over the world to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Bolivia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

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