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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions must deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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