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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in elearning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of issues that blended learning institutions have to consider today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Palau to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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