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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in online education have enabled humans in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of these MOOCs is tolerable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Sierra Leone to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

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