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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New changes in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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