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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New gains in elearning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to take online courses. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning organizations are considering more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can we certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Svalbard to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

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