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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in online education technology make it possible for people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning organizations are dealing with today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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