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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in distance learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take courses online. These massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning institutions have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Tokelau to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage low motivation and high student dropout rates?

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