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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in blended learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations are struggling with today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like California Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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