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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in blended learning have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take courses online. These massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Montserrat to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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