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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in learning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning institutions are struggling with today because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is decent? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on low student motivation and high student attrition?

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