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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in blended learning technology are empowering people all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Mauritius to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle poor motivation and high learner attrition?

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