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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in elearning are enabling learners in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Philippines to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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