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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in online learning are providing the means for people all over the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations have to struggle with today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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