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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in blended learning technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education organizations have to struggle with now that learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like The Bahamas to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

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