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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online education technology have made it possible for humans all around the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider today because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Solomon Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor motivation and high learner attrition?

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