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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in blended learning technology have enabled humans all over the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education organizations have to deal with now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Vatican City to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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