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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in learning technology are enabling people in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider now that blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

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