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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in digital education technology are providing the means for students all over the world to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology institutions are dealing with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Poland to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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