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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in blended learning technology are enabling learners all over the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Togo to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

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