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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in blended learning technology are empowering people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions are dealing with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

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