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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Virginia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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