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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These massively open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

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