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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations have to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Paraguay to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

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