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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in blended learning have enabled learners all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like American Samoa to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage low motivation and high attrition?

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