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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in digital education technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology organizations have to consider today because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is good? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Antigua and Barbuda to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low motivation and high attrition?

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