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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Isle of Man to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

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