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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in blended learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. These online MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education organizations are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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