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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in blended learning have empowered people in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

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