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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled people in all parts of the world to take courses online. These online MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage poor motivation and high learner attrition?

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