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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in blended learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions have to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Martinique to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor motivation and high attrition?

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