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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in e-learning are making it possible for students all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are many issues that e-learning organizations have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of these MOOCs is adequate? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Wellesley College to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on poor motivation and high dropout rates?

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