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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in distance learning are empowering people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions assure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like The Bahamas to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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