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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new advancements in blended learning technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology organizations are considering now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Montserrat to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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