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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in elearning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning institutions have to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Gibraltar to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

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