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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in online learning technology have empowered learners in all parts of the world to take courses online. These massive open courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations are considering today because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business strategies are being used by institutions like Jamaica to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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