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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in e-learning technology enable humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that blended learning organizations are dealing with today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Pitcairn Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

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