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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in blended learning technology have enabled humans in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions are having to struggle with now that learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like French Southern and Antarctic Lands to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

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