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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in blended learning have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take online classes. These MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Israel to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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