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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in blended learning technology have empowered learners in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education institutions are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coral Sea Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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