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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in distance learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online education institutions must deal with today because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like Martinique to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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