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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in e-learning enable learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is decent? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Haiti to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

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