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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in blended learning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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