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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for students all around the world to take courses online. MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions must deal with today because learning technology is improving so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can teachers be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Jamaica to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

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