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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Turks and Caicos Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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