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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New developments in blended learning technology have enabled students in nations all aver the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Utah Valley University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

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