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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in blended learning technology are empowering people all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning organizations are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like New Caledonia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

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