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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in online learning technology are enabling learners all over the world to take online classes. These massive open courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions must deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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