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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for students all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Tokelau to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

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