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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in technology-enhanced learning have empowered people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning organizations must deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants assure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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