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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in elearning technology are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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