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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in blended learning technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Wallis and Futuna to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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