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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in online learning are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Santa Clara University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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