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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with today because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Wake Island to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

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