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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in blended learning technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Concordia University Wisconsin to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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