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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in blended learning are enabling students in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Cambodia to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

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