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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in blended learning technology are empowering people all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions are considering in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

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