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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in blended learning technology have empowered learners all around the world to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with today because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Saint Kitts and Nevis to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high attrition?

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