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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in online learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning organizations are having to consider today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Jarvis Island to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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