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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New improvements in electronic education technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions are having to consider today because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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