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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in digital education technology make it possible for people all over the world to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Papua New Guinea to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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