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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in online learning technology have provided the means for students in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These massive open courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several issues that learning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Turks and Caicos Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators handle low motivation and high student attrition?

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