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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in elearning technology are empowering people all around the world to take part in online classes. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that blended learning institutions are dealing with today because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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