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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in e-learning technology are enabling learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not 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 learning technology institutions must deal with now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality control for these MOOCs is tolerable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Eritrea to conduct these MOOCs? How can organizations get a handle on poor motivation and high attrition?

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