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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans all around the world to take classes online. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with today because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

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