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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low motivation and high attrition?

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