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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in blended learning technology enable students all over the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Isle of Man to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

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