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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for students all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions are struggling with now that blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Papua New Guinea to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with low student motivation and high attrition?

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