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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in distance learning technology have empowered learners all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning organizations must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Kiribati to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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