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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in blended learning technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning organizations are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Kiribati to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate motivation and high attrition?

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