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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in electronic educational technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that blended learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Vanuatu to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low student motivation and high student attrition?

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