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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in blended learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with today because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like British Sovereign Base Areas to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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