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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in blended learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

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