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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in blended learning have enabled people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can we be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Niger to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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