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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in blended learning technology are empowering people all over the world to take classes online. These massive open courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations are considering now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Navassa Island to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

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