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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in blended learning technology are enabling humans all over the world to take part in courses online. MOOC courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are many topics that blended learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Johnston Atoll to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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