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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses. New gains in online learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning organizations have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Vanderbilt University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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