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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people all around the world to take courses online. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? How can institutions handle low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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