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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in blended learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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