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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in elearning technology are providing the means for humans in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Saint Martin to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

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