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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in e-learning make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning institutions are having to consider today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Jarvis Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

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