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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Malawi to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

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