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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in blended learning technology enable humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions have to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Northwestern University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle poor motivation and high dropout rates?

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