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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in online education have made it possible for learners all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Rwaq to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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