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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in online learning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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