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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in online education have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology organizations are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of low student motivation and high attrition?

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