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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in e-learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning institutions have to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like American Samoa to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like low motivation and high attrition?

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