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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in distance learning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations must deal with today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Bouvet Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

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