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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in blended learning have enabled students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like French Guiana to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

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