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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in blended learning technology have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to take courses online. MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions are considering now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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