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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New developments in technology-enhanced learning have enabled humans in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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