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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent advances in blended learning technology are enabling learners all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations are having to consider today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Palau to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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