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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for students all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with today because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can we assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Fiji to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

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