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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent developments in blended learning technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous issues that blended learning institutions are dealing with now that online education technology is improving so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Marshall Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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