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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in blended learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOC courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions are dealing with today because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

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