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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in blended learning are enabling students all over the world to be participants in courses online. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like iversity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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