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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for learners all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Poland to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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