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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in electronic education technology have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Eliademy to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like low motivation and high attrition?

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