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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online classes. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like UCSF to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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