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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in blended learning are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology organizations are dealing with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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