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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in electronic educational technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to take courses online. These massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning organizations are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Dominica to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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