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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Barbados to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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