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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in technology-enhanced learning have enabled students in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Saint Pierre and Miquelon to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

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