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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take online classes. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Howland Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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