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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in blended learning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of topics that online learning organizations are having to attend to today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Fiji to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

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