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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in blended learning make it possible for students all around the world to take courses online. These massive online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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