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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in blended learning technology enable students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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