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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in electronic educational technology have provided the means for students in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Samoa to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

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