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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in blended learning technology have enabled people all over the world to take courses online. These MOOCs are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions have to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

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