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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in electronic education technology have empowered people in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning organizations are considering more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC courses? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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