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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new gains in blended learning have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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