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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in blended learning technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can participants ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Japan to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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