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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New developments in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions have to consider now that blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Uganda to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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