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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in elearning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Barbados to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of poor motivation and high attrition?

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