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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in blended learning have provided the means for people all over the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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