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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in online learning technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are several issues that online learning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? How can stakeholders handle poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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