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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in online education have enabled learners all around the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations are having to consider now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

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