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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Columbia University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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