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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in blended learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take online classes. These massive open courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations are struggling with today because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Netherlands Antilles to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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