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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning are enabling students in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning organizations are struggling with today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

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