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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in blended learning are providing the means for people all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Guyana to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

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