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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in online education make it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education organizations are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Howland Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage low learner motivation and high attrition?

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