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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to take classes online. These MOOCs are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations have to deal with today because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

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