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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in online learning are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions must deal with now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Mongolia to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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