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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in blended learning make it possible for people all over the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOCs are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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