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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in blended learning technology enable people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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