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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new advances in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions have to struggle with today because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Wake Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

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