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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in distance learning are making it possible for learners all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations are dealing with today because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is respectable? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Madagascar to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

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