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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in elearning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning institutions are dealing with now that learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Cook Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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