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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in blended learning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with now that learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Samoa to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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