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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in digital education technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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