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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in blended learning technology are providing the means for students all over the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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