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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans all around the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

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