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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering students in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC classes is all right? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Vanuatu to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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