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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in elearning have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Mayotte to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

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