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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New advances in distance learning technology are enabling learners in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions must deal with now that blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Iceland to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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