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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in blended learning technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These MOOCs are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning institutions are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle low student motivation and high dropout rates?

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