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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Namibia to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

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