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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in e-learning technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations are struggling with now that blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Eritrea to conduct these MOOC classes? How can institutions get a handle on poor motivation and high attrition?

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