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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in blended learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take courses online. Massive open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning organizations have to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Barbados to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

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