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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in blended learning technology have enabled students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Norfolk Island to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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