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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in blended learning technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations are having to attend to today because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business models are being used by organizations like British Sovereign Base Areas to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

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