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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in distance learning have provided the means for people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations are having to consider today because learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Tristan da Cunha to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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