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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in distance learning technology are enabling humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What strategies are being used by organizations like Saint Vincent and the Grenadines to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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