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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent advances in elearning are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like McHenry County College to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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