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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New changes in blended learning technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning organizations are struggling with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like The Bahamas to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

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