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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in blended learning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Pitcairn Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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