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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses. New evolvements in blended learning enable people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

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