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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These massive open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Peter I Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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