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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions are considering today because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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