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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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