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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in distance learning are making it possible for students all around the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that blended learning institutions are considering now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Tanzania to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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