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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in e-learning technology are enabling people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Mexico to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor motivation and high learner attrition?

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