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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New advancements in blended learning have provided the means for learners all over the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider today because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like California Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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