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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in blended learning are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These massive open courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Maldives to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage poor motivation and high dropout rates?

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