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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in blended learning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of these MOOCs is respectable? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor motivation and high dropout rates?

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