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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in blended learning are empowering people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education institutions must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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