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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in online education technology have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Montserrat to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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