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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in blended learning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning organizations are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Rwanda to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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