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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning are providing the means for learners all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations have to deal with today because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Wallis and Futuna to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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