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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New developments in electronic education technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning organizations have to consider today because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Micronesia to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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