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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in blended learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Maldives to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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