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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in e-learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions have to consider now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Tonga to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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