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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in blended learning technology have enabled people all over the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massive online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education institutions must deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

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