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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning organizations are having to consider now that online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor motivation and high student attrition?

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