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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in blended learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology organizations have to deal with now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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