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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people all over the world to be participants in courses online. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning institutions have to consider today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Netherlands to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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