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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in blended learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

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