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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in blended learning technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Somaliland to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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