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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in learning technology are enabling students in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is all right? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Pitcairn Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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