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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in e-learning are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take courses online. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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