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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like UCSF to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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