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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in blended learning enable learners in nations all aver the world to take online courses. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? How can we handle inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

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