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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in blended learning enable students all over the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning institutions must deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Venezuela to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor motivation and high dropout rates?

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