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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in blended learning technology enable students in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Rwanda to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

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