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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in learning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take courses online. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education institutions are having to consider now that blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Queen Maud Land to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

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