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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new advances in blended learning have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to now that online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Queen Maud Land to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with low student motivation and high dropout rates?

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