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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in blended learning technology have empowered students in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Santa Clara University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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