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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in elearning technology are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with now that blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Bouvet Island to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage low motivation and high dropout rates?

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