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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in blended learning technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to take courses online. These massive online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Montserrat to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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