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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in blended learning technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to take courses online. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning institutions are having to attend to today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Saint Kitts and Nevis to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

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