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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online education are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take online courses. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Suriname to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

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