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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take classes online. MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning organizations are considering today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with poor student motivation and high student attrition?

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