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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in elearning technology make it possible for students all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning organizations are having to consider today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Zambia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

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