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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering humans in every nation on earth to take online courses. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Monaco to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

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