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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in elearning technology have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning institutions are having to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

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