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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent developments in distance learning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Aruba to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of low motivation and high dropout rates?

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