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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in blended learning are empowering students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOCs are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education institutions have to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of these MOOC classes is good? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Luxembourg to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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