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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning technology have empowered humans in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These online MOOC courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

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