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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations are having to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Mozambique to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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