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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in blended learning technology are empowering students all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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