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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in blended learning make it possible for learners all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning institutions have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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