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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology are enabling learners in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with today because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business models are being used by institutions like Portugal to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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