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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in distance learning are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to take online courses. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology institutions must deal with now that blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coral Sea Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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