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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in elearning make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. MOOC courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

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