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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered people all around the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions are struggling with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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