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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in blended learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning organizations are struggling with today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Mozambique to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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