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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in online learning technology are enabling humans in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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