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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in blended learning have enabled people all over the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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