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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in e-learning are making it possible for learners all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with now that blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

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