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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in learning technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Lesotho to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

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