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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning are empowering humans in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions have to consider today because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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