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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in blended learning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner attrition?

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