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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning organizations are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

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