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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massive online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning organizations have to struggle with today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Rwaq to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

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