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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in blended learning technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These massively open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are numerous subjects that online education institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Tuvalu to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle low motivation and high learner attrition?

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