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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in blended learning technology enable people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Barbados to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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