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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in blended learning are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning institutions have to deal with now that learning technology is developing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like San Diego State University to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

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