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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in blended learning technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning organizations are having to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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