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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent changes in e-learning have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions are struggling with now that learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

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