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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advancements in elearning have empowered learners all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Colorado Boulder to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with poor learner motivation and high attrition?

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