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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take courses online. These massively open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning institutions are dealing with today because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Morocco to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

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