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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in blended learning technology are empowering learners in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can participants be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

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