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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern changes in blended learning are empowering people all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous subjects that online learning organizations are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Kiribati to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with low motivation and high student dropout rates?

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