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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advancements in blended learning technology enable humans all over the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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