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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people all over the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Tonga to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

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