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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent developments in distance learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Senegal to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

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