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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in learning technology have enabled people all around the world to take online courses. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

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