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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in online education are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations have to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like British Sovereign Base Areas to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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