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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans all around the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning organizations have to consider now that learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle low student motivation and high dropout rates?

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