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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in blended learning technology are empowering students in nations all aver the world to take online classes. These MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Palmyra Atoll to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with low motivation and high student dropout rates?

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