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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations are dealing with now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

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