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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in blended learning technology are enabling people all around the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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