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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New developments in blended learning have made it possible for humans all over the world to participate in courses online. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions have to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can participants ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like British Sovereign Base Areas to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high attrition?

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