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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in e-learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These massive open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of these MOOC courses is respectable? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Argentina to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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