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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in elearning are enabling learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions have to deal with today because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Vanderbilt University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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