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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in elearning technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to take online classes. These massive online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Peru to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

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