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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in blended learning technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Bhutan to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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