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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to take online courses. These massive open courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Malawi to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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