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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in blended learning enable students in every nation on earth to take online classes. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

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