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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in digital education technology are making it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Equatorial Guinea to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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