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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in blended learning make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning institutions are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can participants certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, San Diego to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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