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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in blended learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Greenland to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with poor student motivation and high student attrition?

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