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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education institutions are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Kiribati to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on poor motivation and high learner attrition?

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