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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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