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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in elearning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Wellesley College to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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