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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered people all over the world to take classes online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These MOOCs are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Navassa Island to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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