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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in blended learning technology have empowered people all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOC courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Svalbard to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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