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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in learning technology have enabled students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are several issues that online learning institutions are having to attend to today because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Saint Lucia to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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