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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology are enabling people all over the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

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