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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. New evolvements in blended learning have made it possible for learners all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Kingman Reef to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

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