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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in blended learning technology have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These massive online courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning institutions are having to struggle with today because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like The Bahamas to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

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