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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning organizations are struggling with today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

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