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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advances in blended learning enable students in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on poor motivation and high learner attrition?

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