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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New gains in e-learning have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take courses online. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Gambia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

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