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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in blended learning are empowering people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we assure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Jamaica to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

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