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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in blended learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Anguilla to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

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