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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in distance learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to be participants 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 mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Kiribati to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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