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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in blended learning have enabled people in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of these massive open online courses is good? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Libya to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on poor motivation and high dropout rates?

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