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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take online classes. These massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions must deal with now that learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Australian Antarctic Territory to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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