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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions are having to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

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