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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions must deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Marshall Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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