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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in blended learning enable students all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like The Ohio State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

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