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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can educators guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Central African Republic to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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