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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in blended learning are providing the means for people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning organizations must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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