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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. New changes in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education organizations are having to struggle with now that online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Barbados to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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