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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in elearning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These massive open courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Bouvet Island to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

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