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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New evolvements in blended learning have provided the means for humans all over the world to participate in online classes. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Jarvis Island to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage low student motivation and high learner attrition?

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