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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in blended learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning organizations have to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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