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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in blended learning technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education organizations are having to attend to more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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