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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in online learning are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning organizations are considering now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants assure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified 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 in use today? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

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