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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in electronic educational technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions have to deal with now that blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is all right? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

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