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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in elearning are enabling students in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider now that blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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