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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advancements in electronic educational technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology institutions have to deal with now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Queen Maud Land to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

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