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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in blended learning technology have empowered learners all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to now that online education technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Michigan to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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