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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning institutions are having to attend to today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Togo to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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