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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in blended learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take online courses. MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Laos to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

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