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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in blended learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning organizations have to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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