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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in blended learning have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education organizations are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like CaltechX to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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