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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in blended learning technology are enabling learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOCs are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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