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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in blended learning have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Twitter to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor motivation and high learner attrition?

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