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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in e-learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Anguilla to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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