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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in e-learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous subjects that blended learning organizations are dealing with now that online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of these MOOC courses is passable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Madagascar to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

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