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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in blended learning have made it possible for people all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education organizations are considering today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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